FeatureR2002·105m·6.8

Narc

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.

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Cast

Jason Patric

Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis

Ray Liotta

Det. Lt. Henry Oak

Chi McBride

Cpt. Mitchell Cheevers

Krista Bridges

Audrey Tellis

John Ortiz

Octavio Ruiz

Busta Rhymes

Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery

Richard Chevolleau

Latroy Steeds

Alan van Sprang

Michael Calvess

Anne Openshaw

Kathryn Calvess

Tony De Santis

Medical Examiner Art Harlan

Lloyd Adams

Walter Dandridge

Lina Giornofelice

Jeanine Mueller

A.C. Peterson

Freeman Franks

Bishop Brigante

Eugene "Deacon" Sheps

Stacey Farber

Young Kathryn

Paulino Nunes

Officer Ellis Breaves

Dan Leis

Elvin Dowd

Mallory Mahoney

Calvess' Daughter

Booth Savage

Cecil Mitchum

Thomas Patrice

Officer Marcotte

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English, Spanish
Budget
$6.5M
Revenue
$12.6M
Age rating
R
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Splendid FilmJulius R. Nasso ProductionsTiara Blu FilmsCruise/Wagner ProductionsEmmett/Furla FilmsParamount Pictures

Crew

Director

Joe Carnahan

Writers

Joe Carnahan

John Gilroy

Editor

Alex Nepomniaschy

Director of Photography

Cliff Martinez

Original Music Composer

Taavo Soodor

Production Design

Gersha Phillips

Costume Design

Greg Beale

Production Design

Gallery

Reviews

tmdb27219454

8/2/2019

8.0

Probably the best movie of 2002 that nobody actually saw. A hard-hitting, realistic look at the undercover police world with a bitter taste of the cases that they work. Jason Patric and Ray Liotia play the parts of two Detroit police offers tasked with bringing the killers of a fellow undercover officer to justice. Dark, gritty and overwhelming, Narc doesn't sugarcoat law enforcement but somehow keeps the experience real without turning the opinion of the viewer against the officers, who often bend the rules as far as they can without going over the edge. Excellent drama, along with some very realistic dialog and some top-notch acting brings this title to the forefront of its niche. I guarantee you won't figure out "who done it" until the very end. Definitely not a date night movie, or something to watch while the kids are around, but something perfect for a rainy afternoon flick with the guys.

JPV852

8/17/2025

8.0

Really solid and dark gritty crime drama featuring great performances from both Ray Liotta and Jason Patric. Probably a bit overlooked film from Joe Carnahan but I really found it engrossing. This was only my second viewing, last time was the DVD from circa 2003 and finally re-watched thanks to the Arrow Films 4K release. **4.25/5**